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Phrase Detail

Kinganda.
I am here
Pronunciation:
Say: king-ahn-dah
(If it is an answer to a question such as 'Windyalukarr?' (Where are you?), drop tone of voice from beginning of word to end.)

Notes:
Vowels: standard - 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'path'
Consonant combinations: - 'ng' (velar nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while placing top of tongue on back of soft palate plus nasal vibration
Literal Meaning:
Lit. - 'here - I'.
Shows:
Adverb head-word, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
Sentence that uses the adverb 'kinga' (here) plus the first person subject ending 'anda' ( I ). 

Learning Focus:
Communication, Identity, Interacting
Learning Exercise:
1) Write in Wamba Wamba 'we are here',  'we are all here', 'you two were here'.
2) Write 'here I am in the lagoon'.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kinga - here
yuma - to be; to exist
Topics:
Communication, Conversation, Communication - answer
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 10-12, Advanced
Reference:
'WambaWamba Dictionary' p24 (entry for 'kinga')